#B68AA9 color
The hex color #B68AA9 is a light, grayish magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 71.4% red, 54.1% green and 66.3% blue (182, 138, 169).
Its hue angle is 318°, with 23% saturation and 63% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 24% magenta, 7% yellow and 29% black.
The closest named color is Voila! (#AF8BA8), a difference of 2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.2:1).
#B68AA9 color codes
| HEX | #B68AA9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(182, 138, 169) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(71.4%, 54.1%, 66.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(318, 23%, 63%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(318, 24%, 71%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 24%, 7%, 29%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(62.5, 21.87, -9.83) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(62.5, 23.98, 335.8) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(35.541, 30.988, 41.638) | |
| Decimal | 11963049 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #B68AA9, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #B68AA9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #B68AA9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.92:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.2:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #B68AA9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#8b93aaProtanopia
no red cones#9599a8Deuteranopia
no green cones#bb8b95Tritanopia
no blue cones#979797Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #b68aa9; }
.text { color: #b68aa9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #b68aa9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(182 138 169 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #b68aa9, #b68a93); }
Similar colors
#af8ba8Voila!#bf91b2Mauve Magic#b090b2Metal Petal#bf90bbLa la Love#b97da8Romanov Mauve#bb99bbDripping Wisteria#c88ca4Pinch Me#ca83a7Moonlight Mauve
Closest common color name: Lilac.
Questions
- What color is #B68AA9?
- #B68AA9 is a light, grayish magenta, closest to the named color Voila!. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #B68AA9?
- The RGB value is 182, 138, 169: 182 red, 138 green and 169 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #B68AA9?
- The complementary color is #8AB697, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #B68AA9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.2:1 and white text 2.92:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.